Trevor Ariza Injury Update 5/13/2008

clublakers.com-He got the 3rd opinion today, this Dr. cleared him to play as well. So now it is basically up to the Lakers Dr. to give the ok and clear him so if that happens he can play as soon as Phil wants to use him.
So Trevor Ariza saw another doctor, was cleared and now [...]

Kobe Back Injury Update 5/12/2008

Kobe has an electronic stimulation device hooked up to his sore lower back. He should have that device on for the next couple of days leading to game 5 on wednesday. He injured his back in the opening minutes of Sunday’s 123-115 overtime loss at Utah that tied the Western Conference semifinals 2-2.
When asked how [...]

Trevor Ariza Injury Update

HOOPSWORLD has learned that Trevor Ariza of the Los Angeles Lakers was given partial clearance to the floor from his broken foot. A source close to the situation says a CT Scan on Friday showed enough improvement that Ariza has been green lit to participate in basketball drills and non-contact practices.
A follow-up scan in [...]

Lakers $20,000 Treadmill for Bynum and Mihm, The Alter-G

Lakers.com-When deflated the Alter-G anti-gravity treadmill looks like any normal treadmill you’d see at your local gym–wrapped in a hefty bag.
Once the machine is turned on the user looks like they’re standing up through the sunroof of a car.
The Alter-G treadmill creates a seal around the user’s waist and then inflates to create a pressurized [...]

Lakers injury update from Phil Jackson — LA Times

LA Times — The biggest news was a notable lack of center Pau Gasol, who will not play tonight against Charlotte and is doubtful for Friday’s game against Memphis, Coach Phil Jackson said.
Gasol has sat out six games because of a moderate sprain in his left ankle. Jackson said Gasol didn’t have a setback but [...]